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Please use caution when using tools and doing any Do It Yourself (DIY) projects
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Vendors for Assistive Technology, Switch adapted toys, and more

AbleNet, Inc.
Jelly Bean, Jelly Beamer, BIGmack, iTalk 2, mounting systems, & Hitch interface
Enabling Devices
Switch toys, Eye-blink switch, Head switch, signal switch, & mounting systems
Lockfast - display fabric and fasteners
for tempo loop fabric and velcro
Prentke Romich
Eco and other AAC devices
RJ Cooper and Associates, Inc.
Switch Hopper & Magic Arm Mounting System
FlagHouse
equipment and activities for PE, Rec, and Special Needs
Abilitations and School Specialty
Tools and equipment for individuals with special needs
Zot Artz
adaptive art tools for children with disabilities
Hands on Concepts
adapted wheelchairs, etc. for sports like basketball, monoskis, etc.

Handouts for workshops - if needed use Ctrl+S to open GoogleDocs

No Success Without Access
MidEastern Symposium for Therapeutic Recreation 2013
Options for Adapting an Activity
MidEastern Symposium for Therapeutic Recreation 2013

Accessible Game info

Simply Entertainment (7-128 software)
List of web sites for Gamers who are Deaf, Blind, Motion Impaired
Assistive Gaming
Provides information on how people with disabilities can enjoy the latest and greatest games on Mac OS X.
Nanogames
Flexible Accessible Computer Games
Spoonbill Software
Games specifically designed for vision-impaired and blind players.
AudioGames.net
Audiogames, as opposed to video games are computer games who's main output is sound rather than graphics.
Links to Accessible Games
Focus on accessible games for the blind

Accessible Game info for the iPad, iPhone, etc.

Anyone Can Play: Accessible Games for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Edited by Judith Dixon, with contributions by Nallym Bravo, Ciaran and Coal Corby, Judy Dixon, Janet Ingber, and Atty Svendsen.
Listen to this podcast on accessible games for the iPad, iPhone, etc.
search for episode 1530 to learn about the book: “Anyone Can Play! Accessible Games for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch”.

Accessible Games for the computer and/or on the Internet

Ablegamers Arcade
check out one-switch games and other accessible formats
Acid-Play
Single switch games to download (search "switch" to see the selection)
Beamz
Interactive music player and software
Bikini Bottom Bowling
Use switch and switch interface for mouse click
GCompris
Free - High quality educational activities for children aged 2 to 10
HelpKidzLearn
Subscription based; 86 switch accessible games; Try Hoop Stars
Memory Train Deluxe
From oGames, Memory Train Deluxe is an audio memory game similar to Simon, featuring 8Bit musical tones and over 30 music tracks
Nanogames
Flexible Accessible Computer Games
Oneswitch.org.uk
Fun enabling technologies and ideas (70+ single switch games) to download
Papunet Games
Free Games, Sudoku, Darts, etc. From The Finnish Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Penalty Shoot Out
soccer themed single switch game
Pizza Games from 7-128
7 educational games; Accessible to ALL children (ages 2 to 9), including the blind, deaf or motion impaired.
RJ Cooper free games
2 free games to download; compatible with single switch
Shiny Learning
Special Bites
Subscription based but has some free games and switch adapted videos. Works on early mouse skills too.
Spoonbill Software
free computer games for sighted, vision-impaired and blind players
Switch in Time
great switch accessible games for small groups

How to choose switches, mounts, etc.

Using Switches and Switching Systems
A booklet about switches and how to use them. Has a section on adapting toys.
Article on Switches, etc. from Inclusive Technology
Switch Progression Road Map, switch interfaces, etc.
Capability Switches Comparison Chart
from Enabling Devices
Switch Selection Grid
from AbleNet Inc.
Mounting Options Grid
from AbleNet, Inc.
Communication Devices Grid
from AbleNet, Inc.
Adapted Toys Skills Chart
from Enabling Devices

Do It Yourself projects to try

How to adapt toys
instructions on how to solder to the circuit board of a toy
Create a switch-Adapted Spinner From a Battery Fan
LD Live! Blogspot
More DIY projects
Look in DIY section for Mouse House, iPad grasping aids, toys, etc.

Videos showing Assitive Technology in action

Understanding Assistive Technology: Simply Said
The definition of Assistive Technology presented by the PACER Simon Technology Center
S.W.I.T.C.H.
See how switches can be used for music and talent shows
Jerziah's Technology - Using his eyes and mouth
Jerziah uses his eyes and mouth to communicate using AT

Adapted Physical Education & Assistive Technology

Adapted Physical Education
Links to how APE can team with AT and Special Ed
Appropriate Use of Instructional Technology in Physical Education
From the National Association for Sport and Physical Education

Info on Using Games for Therapy such as the Wii, Super Switch Hi

Smart Tutor Blog
article about using the Wii with students with special needs
WiiHab - Rehabilitative Therapy Using the Wii by the "Wii OT”
discusses the use of Nintendo Wii as a therapeutic tool
Super Switch Hitter
arcade style baseball game for single switch

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